Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. Downeast Lobster Rolls & Whoopie Pies

Unless you’re fortunate enough to call the state of Maine home, tracking down a decent local lobster roll can be — to use the native vernacular — wicked haard. Thankfully, Hancock Gourmet Lobster Co. is around to help anyone with a mailing address indulge their crustacean cravings, granted they have the patience for overnight shipping. The Topsham, Maine based company hasn’t forgotten your sweet tooth either, since they’ll send some freshly made Whoopie Pies to follow up your handheld entree of buttery deliciousness. The kit ($95) includes a pound of their fresh Maine lobster salad, six New England split-top rolls and six freshly-made Maine chocolate Whoopie Pies. While we recommend enjoying it all outside on a nice spring afternoon, eating it during an episode of “Deadliest Catch” has a certain appeal too.

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